JANUARY 17, 2018 - MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA: The Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox have signed Nick Ultsch to play for the summer season. “We’ve heard great things about Nick and are extremely excited for him to play for us this season,” says VP/GM Michael Mink.

Nick will be joining the Gold Sox as a left-handed pitcher/first baseman. He is currently a Junior at the University of Puget Sound where he is double majoring in Political Science and International Political Economy.

“His fastball moves and he gets great break on his off speed pitches,” said UPS Head Coach Jeff Halstead. “When he commands the zone, he is an outstanding left-handed pitcher in our league.”

Ultsch appeared in eight games out of the bullpen and recorded a 5.14 ERA in seven innings of work this season for UPS. He held opposing hitters to a combined .208 batting average across 24 batters faced.

Before each game of his, he has to take time to “visualize success,” in order to prepare. “I am excited to join the Gold Sox family and I can’t wait to play in front of the best fans in the Great West League,” said Ultsch.

THE GREAT WEST LEAGUE
The Great West League is one of the premier summer collegiate wood bat leagues in North America, providing a professional, minor league baseball atmosphere for top college players seeking professional baseball careers, while providing affordable family entertainment and enriching the quality of life in its member communities.

Gold Sox season tickets and advertising packages for the 2018 season at Colusa Casino Stadium are available now. For questions about the 2018 season, please contact us at (530) 741-3600, by email at team@goldsox.com, or in person by stopping by the Yuba-Sutter Community Baseball Office located at 429 10th Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.